LaRee Tuggle Kilgore passed away at her home on June 8, 2025. LaRee had the gift of hospitality and loved to entertain her family and friends. She was a woman of a strong Christian faith which she lived out in her actions. LaRee loved to help her friends and neighbors in times of need. She…
Lucille “Lucy” Cooke Humphreys, age 94, formerly of Monticello, passed away in Covington on May 14, 2025, surrounded by family. Lucy was born on May 31, 1930, in Norge, Va. to the late George Harris Cooke of Louisa Co, Virginia and Frances Williams Cooke of Troy, Kansas. Lucy is a graduate of the College of…
Raymond Jamell Victor, 37, of a Covington address is charged with Cruelty to Children – 3rd Degree (three counts); Possession of Firearm or Knife During Commission of or attempt to Commit Crime; Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Substance; Receipt/Possession/ or Transport of Firearm by Convicted Felon; Possession of Cocaine; Possession of Schedule II Controlled…
By SUSAN JACOBS Monticello City Council members brisked through the agenda items Tuesday evening before heading into executive session with Attorney Chris Miranda to discuss matters with the sale of Mine Lake Property. After roughly a 20 minute session with the attorney, the council resumed the meeting to vote to make a counter offer to…
Shady Dale was alive with activity last weekend as the 41st annual Shady Dale Rodeo was held Friday and Saturday nights at the Rodeo Grounds, and the Round Up Festival all day Saturday at the park in Shady Dale. Some 7,000 spectators attended the rodeo where some 300 cowboys and cowgirls competed for prize money.…
The summer fun has begun for my crew, sorta! I’ll start with Jacob, who had his first week of summer football camp last week. It was a doozy! I had forbid my only son playing football until he was at least in eighth grade. Mind you, I put him in everything but—soccer, baseball, tennis, basketball,…
A young boy went into the drug store along the town square where he lived and asked the pharmacist if he could make a phone call. Of course the man said yes. He knew the lad to be a good boy who came from a fine family. Upon dialing the number, the young man asked…
June and July are peak months to hold a family reunion. Kids are out of school and their parents are hoping for some relief. It’s a great way to reconnect with relatives. This particular family reunion had a special guest, my 100 year old great aunt. The local television station did a special story about…
By Kasey Hall Jasper Co. 4-H Agent The Jasper County 4-H Shotgun Team was represented by 33 outstanding shooters at the state modified trap event held recently at the UGA Beef Research Station property in Putnam County. They first had to qualify as individuals at the district matches that they attended in Walton or Houston…
By Kasey Hall Jasper Co. 4-H Agent Eight seventh and eighth grade 4-H’ers from Jasper County attended Junior Camp last week at the Fortson 4-H Center near Hampton. Since the 4-H Center is located less than half a mile from the Atlanta Motor Speedway, the theme for Junior Camp is centered around all things racing.…